Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 4, 2026
Average rent in
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in South Lawndale
$1,500/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in South Lawndale is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $410 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in South Lawndale
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of South Lawndale rentals at each price point
Rent trends in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Average rent prices in South Lawndale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Rent prices in South Lawndale vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Lawndale is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in South Lawndale run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $925 |  37% | 65% | |
1 bedroom | $1,200 | 4% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,450 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,800 | 2% | 13% | |
4 bedroom | $3,300 | 12% | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Auburn Gresham | $1,342 | |
Belmont Cragin | $1,700 | |
Brighton Park | $1,375 | |
Grand Crossing | $1,450 | |
Irving Park | $1,795 | |
North Lawndale | $1,700 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,850 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $600 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
37%
Last year
65%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,450
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
13%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,300
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
30%
Auburn Gresham
Average rent
$1,342
Belmont Cragin
Average rent
$1,700
Brighton Park
Average rent
$1,375
Grand Crossing
Average rent
$1,450
Irving Park
Average rent
$1,795
North Lawndale
Average rent
$1,700
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$600
The table above reflects average rent prices in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in South Lawndale and Auburn Gresham by all bedroom counts and property types.
South Lawndale
21%lower than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in South Lawndale, Chicago, IL is 12% higher than the median rent in Auburn Gresham, Chicago, IL.
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1d ago
3245 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60623
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3635 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
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5d+ ago
South Lawndale house for rent in Chicago
2409 S Spaulding Ave #1, Chicago, IL 60623
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
House for rent
5d+ ago
2543 S Saint Louis Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
2 beds
1 bath
$1,285
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3101 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
Studio
2 baths
$7,700
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3001 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
3 beds
3 baths
$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,445
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Available Aug 5
3h ago
2120 S Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,445
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
12h ago
3042 W Cullerton St, Chicago, IL 60623
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
4126 W 24th Pl, Chicago, IL 60623
1 bed
1 bath
$1,225
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,445
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 5
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
1 bath
$1,450
Apartment for rent
18h ago
2620 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,860–$2,350
Apartment for rent
21h ago
2751 W 22nd Pl, Chicago, IL 60608
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$1,200–$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
3635 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623
2 beds
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment for rent
1d ago
3245 W 23rd St, Chicago, IL 60623
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
South Lawndale apartment for rent in Chicago
3000 S Kedvale Ave 1st Fl, Chicago, IL 60623
1 bed
1 bath
$1,095
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
2230 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for South Lawndale, Chicago, IL
Quick answers to common questions about the South Lawndale rental market.
How much is rent in South Lawndale?
The average rent in South Lawndale is $1,500 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in South Lawndale?
Average rent prices in South Lawndale have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does South Lawndale rent compare to the national average?
Rent in South Lawndale is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $410 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in South Lawndale?
To comfortably afford rent in South Lawndale, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).